Texas student, 10, vanishes after being 'swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters'

A hopeless hunt is underway successful Texas for a 10-year-old miss who was "swept distant by rapidly rising floodwaters," officials said. 

The pupil was past seen astir 4:25 p.m. connected Monday successful Brenham, a metropolis located halfway betwixt Austin and Houston, according to the Brenham Fire Department. 

The bureau said "Search operations continued done the night, utilizing land-based crews, drones with thermal imaging technology, and canine units." 

"We stay profoundly committed to uncovering this kid and bringing her home. We inquire the assemblage to proceed praying for the child, her family, and each the archetypal responders," it added. 

POPULAR NORTH CAROLINA DESTINATIONS STILL WORKING TO RECOVER FROM HURRICANE HELENE’S IMPACT 

A creek successful Brenham, Texas, connected Monday wherever rescue crews searched for a missing 10-year-old miss who authorities accidental was swept distant by rising waters. (Melinda Gordon/City of Brenham via AP)

The Brenham Independent School District said Tuesday that it is "deeply grateful for the continued efforts of section instrumentality enforcement, fire, EMS, specialized rescue teams, and the galore assemblage members who person offered their support" successful the hunt for the missing student. 

"Yesterday, during the terrible upwind that impacted our area, a pupil from Brenham Elementary was caught successful floodwaters and is presently missing," the territory continued. 

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The missing 10-year-old pupil attends Brenham Elementary School, officials said. (Google Maps)

"Our hearts are with the student’s family, and we inquire our assemblage to support them successful your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly hard time," it besides said. 

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The Brenham Fire Department said much than a twelve agencies are participating successful the search.